Carlton Vale Infant School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Malvern Place Kilburn London NW6 5PX |
| Reference Number | 101498 |
Carlton Vale Infant School is performing well overall, receiving a 'Good' rating in all inspected areas, including the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision. The school has a nurturing and supportive environment, where students feel happy and safe, and staff engage positively with pupils and families. Notably, the school's curriculum is ambitious and well-sequenced, accommodating the needs of all students, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Parents have expressed appreciation for the school's community feel and the commitment shown towards their children’s development.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 60 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 61.67%
Girls: 38.33% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 36.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 71.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 12 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 13.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | 6 | 17 |
| 2 | 12 | 9 | 21 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| African | 51.7% |
| Caribbean | 10% |
| Mixed, Other | 5% |
| Pakistani | 5% |
| Indian | 3.3% |
| Asian, Other | 3.3% |
| White, British | 1.7% |
| White, Other | 1.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.7% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 11 Jul 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 11 Jul 2023 | School inspection: |
| 27 Feb 2018 | Short inspection |
| 28 Jan 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jan 2012 | Interim assessment |
| 28 Jan 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Oct 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Mar 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong community feel with a sense of belonging for pupils
- Ambitious and well-sequenced curriculum
- Effective support for pupils with SEND
- Positive relationships between staff and pupils
- Consistent phonics programme aiding reading confidence
- Robust behaviour management and clear expectations for pupils
- Wide range of extracurricular opportunities
Areas for Improvement
- Occasional failure to address pupils' misconceptions during teaching
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 3 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 5 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 6 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
The Kilburn Park School Foundation
Malvern Road, London, Middlesex, NW6 5RG |
0.04 miles |
|
Granville Plus Nursery School
Granville Road, London, NW6 5RA |
0.12 miles |
|
St Luke's CofE Primary School
Fernhead Road, London, W9 3EJ |
0.12 miles |
|
Dorothy Gardner Nursery School
293 Shirland Road, London, W9 3JY |
0.21 miles |
|
Mary Paterson Nursery School
13 Riverton Close, London, W9 3DS |
0.27 miles |
|
St Mary's RC Primary School
Canterbury Road, London, NW6 5ST |
0.27 miles |
|
Essendine Primary School
Essendine Road, London, W9 2LR |
0.34 miles |
|
Wilberforce Primary
Beethoven Street, London, W10 4LB |
0.34 miles |
|
St Augustines Federated Schools: CofE Primary School
Kilburn Park Road, Kilburn, London, NW6 5XA |
0.42 miles |
|
Salusbury Primary School
Salusbury Road, Kilburn, London, NW6 6RG |
0.42 miles |
|
Queen's Park Primary School
Droop Street, London, W10 4DQ |
0.46 miles |
|
Naima Jewish Preparatory School
21 Andover Place, London, NW6 5ED |
0.47 miles |
|
St Peter's CofE School
Chippenham Mews, Paddington, London, W9 2AN |
0.54 miles |
|
Kilburn Grange School
Priory Park Road, Kilburn, Brent, London, NW6 7UJ |
0.62 miles |
|
Islamia Primary School
129 Salusbury Road, London, NW6 6PE |
0.63 miles |
|
Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School
East Row, North Kensington, London, W10 5AW |
0.65 miles |
|
Ark Brunel Primary Academy
Middle Row, London, W10 5AT |
0.65 miles |
|
St Thomas' CofE Primary School
Appleford Road, North Kensington, London, W10 5EF |
0.66 miles |
|
St Mary's Kilburn Church of England Primary School
Quex Road, Kilburn, London, NW6 4PG |
0.66 miles |
|
Christ Church CofE Primary School
Clarence Road, Kilburn, Christ Church Ce Primary School, Brondesbury, NW6 7TE |
0.69 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Maida Vale School
18 Saltram Crescent, London, W9 3HR |
0.17 miles |
|
The School of the Islamic Republic of Iran
100 Carlton Vale, London, NW6 5HE |
0.18 miles |
|
St Augustine's Federated Schools: CE High School
Kilburn Park Road, London, NW6 5SN |
0.38 miles |
|
The St Marylebone Church of England Bridge School
Herries Street, London, W10 4LE |
0.41 miles |
|
Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee School
Kennet Road, London, W9 3LG |
0.45 miles |
|
St George's Catholic School
Lanark Road, Maida Vale, London, W9 1RB |
0.54 miles |
|
Paddington Academy
50 Marylands Road, London, W9 2DR |
0.56 miles |
|
Islamia School for Girls'
129 Salusbury Road, London, NW6 6PE |
0.63 miles |
|
Al-Sadiq School
126 Chevening Road, London, NW6 6TP |
0.67 miles |
|
Al-Zahra School
134 Salusbury Road, NW6 6PF |
0.68 miles |
|
Bales College
2J Kilburn Lane, London, W10 4AA |
0.69 miles |
|
Westminster Academy
The Naim Dangoor Centre, 255 Harrow Road, London, W2 5EZ |
0.82 miles |
|
Ormiston Kensington Queensmill Academy
Barlby Road, London, W10 6BH |
0.86 miles |
|
Instituto Espanol Canada Blanch
317 Portobello Road, London, W10 5SZ |
0.87 miles |
|
Chelsea Community Hospital School
83a St. Charles Square, London, W10 6EB |
0.9 miles |
|
Brondesbury College London
8 Brondesbury Park, London, NW6 7BT |
0.91 miles |
|
St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College
74 St Charles Square, North Kensington, London, W10 6EY |
0.97 miles |
|
The Avenue School
Christchurch Avenue, London, NW6 7BH |
0.99 miles |
|
Queens Park Community School
Aylestone Avenue, London, NW6 7BQ |
1 miles |
|
All Saints Catholic College
75 St Charles Square, London, W10 6EL |
1.02 miles |